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SUMMARY:2026 BloomFest at the Tidal Basin
DESCRIPTION:BloomFest at the Tidal Basin will be March 27–April 11. \nThe predicted dates for Peak Bloom are March 29–April 1.\nWitness peak bloom at the Tidal Basin in Washington\, DC\, while also experiencing entertainment representing Japanese\, American\, and other cultures! \nHosted in partnership with the National Park Service\, BloomFest at the Tidal Basin features Junior Ranger educational activities\, food trucks\, Festival merchandise for sale\, a beer garden\, and musical performances. \nLive performances among the blossoms at the Tidal Basin celebrate the longstanding friendship between the U.S. and Japan with a dynamic\, cross-cultural mix of American\, Japanese\, and other performing arts. This year\, we are expecting over 100 performances on the ANA Stage. Get ready to experience a variety of genres: Americana\,  Bluegrass\, Classical\, Folk\, GoGo\, Jazz\, Pop\, Rock\, R&B\, and Salsa. Expect a diverse array of dance styles and performances\, including Japanese\, Eastern European\, K-Pop\, Indian\, Flamenco\, Thai\, Zumba\, Cambodian\, and HipHop! \nBloomFest is open 10 AM – 6 PM every day. Performances are featured on the ANA stage beginning at NOON daily\, rain or shine. See below for the detailed performance schedule; sign up for our emails to receive an update! \nPLEASE NOTE: It is against the law to touch or climb the cherry trees. Help us continue to enjoy these beautiful trees for many generations to come! \nBloomFest at Tidal Basin applications for 2026 are closed!\nThank you for your interest in performing at the National Cherry Blossom Festival’s BloomFest at the Tidal Basin. We’re grateful for the overwhelming response and enthusiasm from performers. Due to the high volume of applications we have received\, we are no longer accepting new submissions. \nWe will post this year’s schedule on this page shortly. \nIf you would like to be notified when the 2027 application form becomes available\, please click the button below and share your contact information.\n\n2027 BloomFest Performer Interest Form\n \nHosted with\n\n  \n2025 SUPPORTING SPONSORS \n\n\n \nPRESENTING SPONSOR OF THE ANA STAGE \n\n  \n2026 media sponsors \n\n \n \nspecial thANKS \nNational Park Service\nEmbassy of Japan\nThe Japan Foundation\nGovernment of the District of Columbia
URL:https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/event/2026-bloomfest-at-the-tidal-basin/
LOCATION:South Lawn/rear of Jefferson Memorial\, 16 E Basin DR SW\, Washington\, 20242\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Outdoor Activity,Signature Event
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